Integration Manager

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America, delivering aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mixed concrete, paving and construction services across 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees.

About the role

The Director, Business Integration will play a key leadership role in helping the South Central Division grow through acquisitions. From deal approval through integration and business stabilization, you will serve as the central leader responsible for turning acquisition plans into successful business outcomes, partnering with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Safety, Legal, and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition due diligence from deal approval through closing, ensuring teams stay aligned, informed, and focused on key priorities.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisition opportunities, identify risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
• Translate findings into actionable plans that support a successful Day 1 launch and long‑term integration strategy.
• Provide clear recommendations and updates to executive leadership throughout the transaction process.
• Create and execute integration plans tailored to each acquisition’s goals, size, complexity, and operating environment, establishing milestones, success measures, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Lead Day 1 readiness, first‑100‑day activities, and business stabilization efforts.
• Continuously improve integration processes, tools, and best practices to support future growth.
• Build and lead cross‑functional teams of subject‑matter experts; facilitate leadership reviews, integration meetings, and decision‑making forums.
• Foster accountability, resolve obstacles, and keep stakeholders aligned around common objectives.
• Maintain visibility into project status, key decisions, risks, and action plans.
• Partner with business leaders to coordinate the transition of systems, processes, reporting, and operational workflows while balancing local needs with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate communications, training, readiness activities, and stabilization efforts for employees and business leaders.
• Serve as the South Central Division’s primary integration liaison for major enterprise initiatives, including SAP implementation efforts.
• Turn acquisition goals and synergy targets into measurable initiatives and business results; monitor progress with Finance and operational leaders.
• Lead change management and communication efforts that help teams adopt new ways of working.
• Champion CRH’s culture and values while respecting and preserving the strengths of acquired organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business integration, mergers and acquisitions, transformation, program management, operations, finance, technology, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years leading complex, cross‑functional programs such as acquisition integrations, enterprise transformations, or ERP implementations.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and delivering results in fast‑paced environments.
• Willingness to travel throughout the South Central Division, particularly during acquisitions and major integration milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Program, project management, or change management certifications.
• Experience leading both due diligence and post‑close integration activities.
• SAP or other enterprise ERP implementation experience.
• Experience within construction materials, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other multi‑site operating environments.
• Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mix concrete, paving, or construction services.
• Experience building integration methodologies, playbooks, and governance frameworks.

Pay

Highly competitive base pay.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.